Incarnation

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (NIV) Luke 2:11

According to the “World Book Dictionary” definition of the verb incarnate is “embody; to put into an actual form; realize.” The “Doubleday Dictionary” defines it as “to give bodily form to.” The idea is that to incarnate is to bring a person, a trait, or a truth to life. God chose to reveal Himself through the life of Jesus Christ!

The Word (Jesus) became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (NIV) John 1:14

He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (NIV) Colossians 1:15

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being. . . (NIV) Hebrews 1:3

Jesus said:
“And he who beholds Me (Jesus) beholds the One who sent Me. (NAS) John 12:45
“Anyone who has seen me (Jesus) has seen the Father.” (NIV) John 14:9

How incredible to think that God in the flesh, began His life as a baby. . .born into humble surroundings. . . completely dependent upon Mary and Joseph. But, that baby grew up and lived out God’s purpose and returned to the Father. . .

“After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (NIV) Hebrews 1:3

According to the “World Book Dictionary” definition of the verb incarnate is “embody; to put into an actual form; realize.” The “Doubleday Dictionary” defines it as “to give bodily form to.” The idea is that to incarnate is to bring a person, a trait, or a truth to life. God chose to reveal Himself through the life of Jesus Christ!

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (NIV) John 1:14
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (NIV) Colossians 1:15
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being. . . (NIV) Hebrews 1:3
Jesus said:
“And he who beholds Me beholds the One who sent Me. (NAS) John 12:45
“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” (NIV) John 14:9

How incredible to think that God in the flesh, began His life as a baby. . .born into humble surroundings. . . completely dependent upon Mary and Joseph. But, that baby grew up and lived out God’s purpose and returned to the Father. . . “After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (NIV) Hebrews 1:3